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Fish sticks vs. Shrimp — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Fish sticks and Shrimp different?

  • Fish sticks are richer in Vitamin E , while Shrimp is higher in Selenium, Vitamin B12, Copper, Choline, Phosphorus, and Vitamin B6.
  • Shrimp covers your daily need of Selenium 61% more than Fish sticks.
  • Fish sticks contain 7 times more Saturated Fat than Shrimp. Fish sticks contain 3.733g of Saturated Fat, while Shrimp contains 0.521g.

Fish, fish sticks, frozen, prepared and Crustaceans, shrimp, mixed species, cooked, moist heat (may have been previously frozen) types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
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6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Manganese +271.4%
Contains more Calcium +468.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +288.1%
Contains more Copper +337.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.3%
Equal in Potassium - 170
Fish sticks
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 5% 32% 18% 82% 17% 53% 12% 20% 24% 86%
Shrimp
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 28% 12% 27% 132% 15% 124% 45% 86% 7% 270%
Contains more Iron +162.5%
Contains less Sodium -57.6%
Contains more Manganese +271.4%
Contains more Calcium +468.8%
Contains more Magnesium +48%
Contains more Phosphorus +60.2%
Contains more Zinc +288.1%
Contains more Copper +337.3%
Contains more Selenium +215.3%
Equal in Potassium - 170

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
4
:
6
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Vitamin E +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1075%
Contains more Vitamin A +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Equal in Folate - 24
Fish sticks
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 2% 138% 0% 0% 31% 27% 29% 17% 18% 18% 120% 12%
Shrimp
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 19% 44% 3% 0% 8% 6% 51% 32% 56% 18% 208% 1%
Contains more Vitamin E +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +281.3%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +383.3%
Contains more Vitamin K +1075%
Contains more Vitamin A +1572.2%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +74.3%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +90.8%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +210.3%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +72.9%
Equal in Folate - 24

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
2
:
3
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Fats +854.7%
Contains more Carbs +1325%
Contains more Protein +106.9%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +52.5%
Fish sticks
11% 16% 22% 50%
Protein: 11.01 g
Fats: 16.23 g
Carbs: 21.66 g
Water: 49.5 g
Other: 1.6 g
Shrimp
23% 2% 72% 2%
Protein: 22.78 g
Fats: 1.7 g
Carbs: 1.52 g
Water: 71.56 g
Other: 2.44 g
Contains more Fats +854.7%
Contains more Carbs +1325%
Contains more Protein +106.9%
Contains more Water +44.6%
Contains more Other +52.5%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Fish sticks
Fish sticks
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1
Shrimp
Shrimp
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1226.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%
Fish sticks
25% 22% 53%
Saturated Fat: 3.733 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.193 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 7.824 g
Shrimp
35% 25% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.521 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.361 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.59 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +784.5%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +1226.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -86%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Fish sticks Shrimp
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Fish sticks Shrimp Opinion
Net carbs 20.16g 1.52g Fish sticks
Protein 11.01g 22.78g Shrimp
Fats 16.23g 1.7g Fish sticks
Carbs 21.66g 1.52g Fish sticks
Calories 277kcal 119kcal Fish sticks
Starch 20.46g 0g Fish sticks
Fructose 0.1g 0g Fish sticks
Sugar 1.65g 0g Shrimp
Fiber 1.5g 0g Fish sticks
Calcium 16mg 91mg Shrimp
Iron 0.84mg 0.32mg Fish sticks
Magnesium 25mg 37mg Shrimp
Phosphorus 191mg 306mg Shrimp
Potassium 185mg 170mg Fish sticks
Sodium 402mg 947mg Fish sticks
Zinc 0.42mg 1.63mg Shrimp
Copper 0.059mg 0.258mg Shrimp
Manganese 0.182mg 0.049mg Fish sticks
Selenium 15.7µg 49.5µg Shrimp
Vitamin A 18IU 301IU Shrimp
Vitamin A RAE 4µg 90µg Shrimp
Vitamin E 6.88mg 2.2mg Fish sticks
Vitamin D 1IU 4IU Shrimp
Vitamin D 0µg 0.1µg Shrimp
Vitamin B1 0.122mg 0.032mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B2 0.116mg 0.024mg Fish sticks
Vitamin B3 1.536mg 2.678mg Shrimp
Vitamin B5 0.272mg 0.519mg Shrimp
Vitamin B6 0.078mg 0.242mg Shrimp
Folate 24µg 24µg
Vitamin B12 0.96µg 1.66µg Shrimp
Vitamin K 4.7µg 0.4µg Fish sticks
Tryptophan 0.122mg 0.26mg Shrimp
Threonine 0.372mg 0.904mg Shrimp
Isoleucine 0.429mg 1.05mg Shrimp
Leucine 0.852mg 1.95mg Shrimp
Lysine 0.795mg 2.172mg Shrimp
Methionine 0.296mg 0.665mg Shrimp
Phenylalanine 0.47mg 0.992mg Shrimp
Valine 0.5mg 1.067mg Shrimp
Histidine 0.23mg 0.501mg Shrimp
Cholesterol 28mg 211mg Fish sticks
Trans Fat 0.124g 0.035g Shrimp
Saturated Fat 3.733g 0.521g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DHA 0.088g 0.141g Shrimp
Omega-3 - EPA 0.05g 0.135g Shrimp
Omega-3 - DPA 0.004g 0.012g Shrimp
Monounsaturated Fat 3.193g 0.361g Fish sticks
Polyunsaturated fat 7.824g 0.59g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.003g 0.012g Shrimp
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 7.289g Fish sticks
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.011g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - ALA 0.236g Fish sticks
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.001g Fish sticks

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Fish sticks Shrimp
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
34%
Fish sticks
37%
Shrimp
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
35%
Fish sticks
74%
Shrimp

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.212g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Shrimp
Shrimp is lower in glycemic index (difference - 4)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Shrimp
Shrimp is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sodium?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks contains less Sodium (difference - 545mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 183mg)
Which food is cheaper?
Fish sticks
Fish sticks is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Fish sticks - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174195/nutrients
  2. Shrimp - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171971/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.